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− | '''Pikachu''' (ピカチュウ ''Pikachu'') is an {{type|Electric}}-[[Types|type]] [[Pokémon (creature)|Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation I]]. Pikachu is famous for being the most well-known and recognizable Pokémon. Over the |
+ | '''Pikachu''' (ピカチュウ ''Pikachu'') is an {{type|Electric}}-[[Types|type]] [[Pokémon (creature)|Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation I]]. Pikachu is famous for being the most well-known and recognizable Pokémon. Over the years, Pikachu has become so popular that it serves as the Pokémon franchise mascot. It is the [[Version Mascot]] for the game [[Pokémon Yellow]]. It is also well known from the anime, where [[Ash Ketchum]], the protagonist, owns a [[Ash's Pikachu|Pikachu]]. It evolves from [[Pichu]] when leveled up with [[Friendship|high friendship]] and evolves into [[Raichu]] when exposed to a [[Thunder Stone]]. |
==Biology== |
==Biology== |
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===Physiology=== |
===Physiology=== |
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− | Pikachu is a small, chubby, mouse-like [[Pokémon]] which is covered almost completely by yellow fur. It has long yellow ears that are tipped with black. A Pikachu's back has two brown stripes, and its large tail is notable for being shaped like a lightning bolt. On its cheeks are two circle-shaped red pouches used for storing electricity |
+ | Pikachu is a small, chubby, and incredibly cute mouse-like [[Pokémon]] which is covered almost completely by yellow fur. It has long yellow ears that are tipped with black. A Pikachu's back has two brown stripes, and its large tail is notable for being shaped like a lightning bolt. On its cheeks are two circle-shaped red pouches used for storing electricity. They turn yellow and spark with electricity when its about to use an {{type|Electric}} [[Move|attack]] such as [[Thunderbolt]]. It has also been known to generate small surges of electrical energy in anger or for protection. . |
⚫ | A female Pikachu looks almost exactly the same as a male, with the exception of her tail. A female Pikachu's tail is rounded at the end and has an inward dent, giving it the appearance of a heart. |
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⚫ | A female Pikachu looks almost exactly the same as a male, with the exception of her tail. A female Pikachu's tail is rounded at the end and has an inward dent, giving it the appearance of a heart. However, in earlier anime episodes and in the games prior to [[Generation IV]], female and male Pikachus look identical. |
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− | Like [[Pichu]], Pikachu store most of their electricity within the red areas of their cheeks. It can be seen with small surges of electric energy whenever a Pikachu gets protective, mad, etc. |
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+ | When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity can cause lightening storms. |
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+ | ===Behavior=== |
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+ | Pikachu are usually friendly creatures that love to cuddle. They love having their tails rubbed, especially at the base. However if threatened or angered this Pokémon can be quite aggressive. If someone pulls it's tail it will try to bite. |
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===Special Abilities=== |
===Special Abilities=== |
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Pikachu's special ability is [[Static]], which can cause paralysis in battle if hit by a physical move. In [[Pokémon Black and White]]'s [[Dream World]], the Trainer receives a Pikachu with the [[Lightningrod]] ability. |
Pikachu's special ability is [[Static]], which can cause paralysis in battle if hit by a physical move. In [[Pokémon Black and White]]'s [[Dream World]], the Trainer receives a Pikachu with the [[Lightningrod]] ability. |
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− | It is the first member of the [[Pikachu-family Pokémon]]. |
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+ | Pikachu are capable of learning [[Volt Tackle]], a powerful {{type|Electric}}-type physical move exclusive to the Pikachu family of Pokémon. |
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==Evolution== |
==Evolution== |
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==Game Info== |
==Game Info== |
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+ | Pikachu is the main character in the game [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]]. |
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− | Pikachu has Ultimate Potential when it comes to battle. If one trainer is lucky enough to obtain a [[Light Ball]], his Pikachu can become very strong. His stats can exceed 400 in Attack and Sp.Attack, and can learn the exclusive electric move, [[Volt Tackle]]. With his Potential, he is an excellent Pokémon for any team, especially in competitions. |
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===Game Locations=== |
===Game Locations=== |
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{{Game Locations |
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|redblue=[[Viridian Forest]], [[Power Plant]] |
|redblue=[[Viridian Forest]], [[Power Plant]] |
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|rbrarity=Uncommon |
|rbrarity=Uncommon |
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|xy=[[Santalune Forest]], [[Kalos Route 3|Route 3]] |
|xy=[[Santalune Forest]], [[Kalos Route 3|Route 3]] |
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|xyrarity=Rare |
|xyrarity=Rare |
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+ | |omegarubyalphasapphire=[[Safari Zone (Hoenn)|Safari Zone]] or by winning your first [[Contest]] |
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+ | |orasrarity=Uncommon/One |
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===Pokédex entries=== |
===Pokédex entries=== |
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|gen=I |
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|redblue=When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms. |
|redblue=When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms. |
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|white 2=It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state. |
|white 2=It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state. |
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|x=It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose. |
|x=It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose. |
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− | |y=It has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. If threatened, it looses electric charges from the sacs. |
+ | |y=It has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. If threatened, it looses electric charges from the sacs. |
+ | |or=Whenever Pikachu comes across something new, it blasts it with a jolt of electricity. If you come across a blackened berry, it's evidence that this Pokémon mistook the intensity of its charge. |
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+ | |as=This Pokémon has electricity-storing pouches on its cheeks. These appear to become electrically charged during the night while Pikachu sleeps. It occasionally discharges electricity when it is dozy after waking up. |
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+ | }} |
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===Learnset=== |
===Learnset=== |
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Generation IV= |
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− | {{ |
+ | {{Movessettop|type=Electric|gen=IV}} |
− | {{ |
+ | {{Movessetmid|1|'''[[ThunderShock]]'''|40|100|30|Electric|Special|Cool|3}} |
− | {{ |
+ | {{Movessetmid|1|[[Growl]]|—|100|40|Normal|Status|Cute|2}} |
− | {{ |
+ | {{Movessetmid|5|[[Tail Whip]]|—|100|30|Normal|Status|Cute|2}} |
− | {{ |
+ | {{Movessetmid|10|[[Thunder Wave]]|—|100|20|Electric|Status|Cool|2}} |
− | {{ |
+ | {{Movessetmid|13|[[Quick Attack]]|40|100|30|Normal|Physical|Cool|2}} |
− | {{ |
+ | {{Movessetmid|18|[[Double Team (move)|Double Team]]|—|—|15|Normal|Status|Cool|2}} |
− | {{ |
+ | {{Movessetmid|21|[[Slam]]|80|75|20|Normal|Physical|Tough|3}} |
− | {{ |
+ | {{Movessetmid|26|'''[[Thunderbolt]]'''|95|100|15|Electric|Special|Cool|2}} |
− | {{ |
+ | {{Movessetmid|29|[[Feint]]|50|100|10|Normal|Physical|Beauty|0}} |
− | {{ |
+ | {{Movessetmid|34|[[Agility]]|—|—|30|Psychic|Status|Cool|2}} |
− | {{ |
+ | {{Movessetmid|37|'''[[Discharge]]'''|80|100|15|Electric|Special|Cool|2}} |
− | {{ |
+ | {{Movessetmid|42|[[Light Screen]]|—|—|30|Psychic|Status|Beauty|2}} |
− | {{ |
+ | {{Movessetmid|45|'''[[Thunder]]'''|120|70|10|Electric|Special|Cool|2}} |
− | {{ |
+ | {{Movessetend|type=Electric}} |
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Generation III= |
Generation III= |
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+ | {{Movessettop|type=Electric|gen=III}} |
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− | {{MovessettopII|title=Leveling|backcolor={{Electric}}}} |
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− | {{ |
+ | {{Movessetmid|1|'''[[ThunderShock]]'''|40|100|30|Electric||Cool|4|0}} |
− | {{ |
+ | {{Movessetmid|1|[[Growl]]|—|100|40|Normal||Cute|2|0}} |
− | {{ |
+ | {{Movessetmid|6|[[Tail Whip]]|—|100|30|Normal||Cute|2|0}} |
− | {{ |
+ | {{Movessetmid|8|[[Thunder Wave]]|—|100|20|Electric||Cool|2|1}} |
− | {{ |
+ | {{Movessetmid|11|[[Quick Attack]]|40|100|30|Normal||Cool|3|0}} |
− | {{ |
+ | {{Movessetmid|15|[[Double Team (move)|Double Team]]|—|—|15|Normal||Cool|2|0}} |
− | {{ |
+ | {{Movessetmid|20|[[Slam]]|80|75|20|Normal||Tough|2|1}} |
− | {{ |
+ | {{Movessetmid|26|'''[[Thunderbolt]]'''|95|100|15|Electric||Cool|4|0}} |
− | {{ |
+ | {{Movessetmid|33|[[Agility]]|—|—|30|Psychic||Cool|3|0}} |
− | {{ |
+ | {{Movessetmid|41|'''[[Thunder]]'''|120|70|10|Electric||Cool|2|2}} |
− | {{ |
+ | {{Movessetmid|50|[[Light Screen]]|—|—|30|Psychic||Beauty|1|0}} |
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+ | {{Movessetend|type=Electric}} |
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Generation I= |
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{{Movessetmidalt|yes|yes|yes|1|'''[[ThunderShock]]'''|40|100|30|{{type|Electric}}}} |
{{Movessetmidalt|yes|yes|yes|1|'''[[ThunderShock]]'''|40|100|30|{{type|Electric}}}} |
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{{Movessetmidalt|yes|yes|yes|1|[[Growl]]|—|100|40|{{type|Normal}}}} |
{{Movessetmidalt|yes|yes|yes|1|[[Growl]]|—|100|40|{{type|Normal}}}} |
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{{Movessetmidalt|yes|yes|yes|41|'''[[Thunder]]'''|120|70|10|{{type|Electric}}}} |
{{Movessetmidalt|yes|yes|yes|41|'''[[Thunder]]'''|120|70|10|{{type|Electric}}}} |
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{{Movessetmidalt|no|no|yes|50|[[Light Screen]]|—|—|30|{{type|Psychic}}}} |
{{Movessetmidalt|no|no|yes|50|[[Light Screen]]|—|—|30|{{type|Psychic}}}} |
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+ | {{Movessetend|type=Electric}} |
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|HM06|[[Rock Smash]]|20|100|15|{{type|Fighting}}|Tough|1|3 |
|HM06|[[Rock Smash]]|20|100|15|{{type|Fighting}}|Tough|1|3 |
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Generation II= |
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+ | {{Movessettoptm|type={{Electric}}|gen=II}} |
{{Movessetmidtm|TM01|[[DynamicPunch]]|100|50|5|{{type|Fighting}}}} |
{{Movessetmidtm|TM01|[[DynamicPunch]]|100|50|5|{{type|Fighting}}}} |
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{{Movessetmidtm|TM02|[[Headbutt]]|70|100|15|{{type|Normal}}}} |
{{Movessetmidtm|TM02|[[Headbutt]]|70|100|15|{{type|Normal}}}} |
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+ | {{Movessettoptm|type={{Electric}}|gen=I}} |
{{Movessetmidtm|TM01|[[Mega Punch]]|80|85|20|{{type|Normal}}}} |
{{Movessetmidtm|TM01|[[Mega Punch]]|80|85|20|{{type|Normal}}}} |
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{{Movessetmidtm|TM05|[[Mega Kick]]|120|75|5|{{type|Normal}}}} |
{{Movessetmidtm|TM05|[[Mega Kick]]|120|75|5|{{type|Normal}}}} |
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{{Movessetmidtm|TM50|[[Substitute]]|—|—|10|{{type|Normal}}}} |
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{{Movessetmidtm|HM05|[[Flash]]|—|70|20|{{type|Normal}}}} |
{{Movessetmidtm|HM05|[[Flash]]|—|70|20|{{type|Normal}}}} |
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===Sprites=== |
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|rbspr = RB 025 front.png |
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|yspr = Y 025 front.png |
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|IVbackfs = Pikachu(Gen.IV)ShinyBackSpriteFemale.png |
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|bwspr = Pikachu BW.gif |
|bwspr = Pikachu BW.gif |
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|bwsprs = Pikachu Shiny BW.png |
|bwsprs = Pikachu Shiny BW.png |
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|Vback = Pikachu Back BW.gif |
|Vback = Pikachu Back BW.gif |
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|Vbacks = Pikachu Shiny Back BW.png |
|Vbacks = Pikachu Shiny Back BW.png |
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+ | |xyspr = Pikachu XY.gif |
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+ | |xysprf = Pikachu-F XY.gif |
+ | |xysprs = Pikachu Shiny XY.gif |
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+ | |xysprfs = Pikachu-F Shiny XY.gif |
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===Super Smash Bros.=== |
===Super Smash Bros.=== |
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[[File:Pikachus-Brawl.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Pikachu's alternate costumes in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.]] |
[[File:Pikachus-Brawl.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Pikachu's alternate costumes in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.]] |
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− | Pikachu has also appeared in all |
+ | Pikachu has also appeared in all four ''Super Smash Bros. Series'' games. Pikachu is a very agile and mobile playable character. In [[Super Smash Bros.]], Pikachu was considered the strongest playable character. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', Pikachu's [[Skull Bash]] move was introduced, and its [[Quick Attack]] ability was upgraded so that it did a small amount of damage to opponents. Pikachu has also once again appeared in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]] as a playable character, with its exclusive attack [[Volt Tackle]] as its Final Smash. If you look at the hat Pikachu and you look at the shiny above and the hat, you would notice it's the Shiny Pikachu with Red's Japanese hat. |
− | Each of Pikachu's alternate forms in Brawl can be seen as a tribute to different Pokémon games; The blue goggles come from [[Pokémon Colosseum]] and the red hat comes from the [[Kanto]] region games while the green headband comes from [[Pokémon Emerald]]. |
+ | Each of Pikachu's alternate forms in Brawl and SSB4 can be seen as a tribute to different Pokémon games; The blue goggles come from [[Pokémon Colosseum]] and the red hat comes from the [[Kanto]] region games while the green headband comes from [[Pokémon Emerald]]. In the fourth title, one alternate form is that of Calem. |
Along with [[w:c:mario:Mario|Mario]], [[w:c:zelda:Link|Link]], and [[w:c:kirby:kirby (character)|Kirby]], Pikachu is a mascot for the Super Smash Bros. series. |
Along with [[w:c:mario:Mario|Mario]], [[w:c:zelda:Link|Link]], and [[w:c:kirby:kirby (character)|Kirby]], Pikachu is a mascot for the Super Smash Bros. series. |
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==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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− | [[File:RedPikachu.jpg|thumb|Red's Pikachu]] |
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{{main|Ash's Pikachu|Sparky (Pokémon)}} |
{{main|Ash's Pikachu|Sparky (Pokémon)}} |
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Pikachu is considered as the main Pokémon in anime as it is starter of [[Ash Ketchum]]. Ash Ketchum received Pikachu in ''[[IL001: Pokémon - I Choose You!|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'' and [[Ritchie]] owned a Pikachu named Sparky. |
Pikachu is considered as the main Pokémon in anime as it is starter of [[Ash Ketchum]]. Ash Ketchum received Pikachu in ''[[IL001: Pokémon - I Choose You!|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'' and [[Ritchie]] owned a Pikachu named Sparky. |
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*[[Puka]] (Surfing Pikachu in the anime) |
*[[Puka]] (Surfing Pikachu in the anime) |
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*[[Pikachutwo]] (a clone) |
*[[Pikachutwo]] (a clone) |
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*[[Aura Guardian's Pikachu]] |
*[[Aura Guardian's Pikachu]] |
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[[File:Chuchuegg.png|thumb|Pika and Chuchu]] |
[[File:Chuchuegg.png|thumb|Pika and Chuchu]] |
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− | In the [[Pokémon Adventures|Pokémon Adventures Manga]], [[Red (Adventures)|Red]] owns a Pikachu named "Pika" and [[Yellow]] also owns a Pikachu named "Chuchu". |
+ | In the [[Pokémon Adventures|Pokémon Adventures Manga]], [[Red (Adventures)|Red]] owns a Pikachu named "Pika" and [[Yellow (Adventures)|Yellow]] also owns a Pikachu named "Chuchu". |
==See also== |
==See also== |
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*Pikachu is the only Pokémon to have appeared in every episode, special, and movie in the series in some shape or form. |
*Pikachu is the only Pokémon to have appeared in every episode, special, and movie in the series in some shape or form. |
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*Though Pikachu isn't in the [[Unova]] Pokédex, an image of it can be found in a building in [[Castelia City]] before the National Pokédex is obtained, as well as on a billboard above the Castelia City Pokémon Center. There are also several Pikachu shaped hedges in [[Striaton City]]. Also, there is a giant Pikachu float next to the [[Nimbasa City]] Gym. This implies that many people in Unova know about Pikachu, despite not seeing one for themselves. |
*Though Pikachu isn't in the [[Unova]] Pokédex, an image of it can be found in a building in [[Castelia City]] before the National Pokédex is obtained, as well as on a billboard above the Castelia City Pokémon Center. There are also several Pikachu shaped hedges in [[Striaton City]]. Also, there is a giant Pikachu float next to the [[Nimbasa City]] Gym. This implies that many people in Unova know about Pikachu, despite not seeing one for themselves. |
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+ | *In the game [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]], Pikachu can use the HMs [[Surf]] and [[Fly]]. |
*In Pokémon X and Y, [[Ikue Ōtani]] provides the voice of Pikachu in the place of a cry. |
*In Pokémon X and Y, [[Ikue Ōtani]] provides the voice of Pikachu in the place of a cry. |
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− | *In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, there are three variations of Pikachu |
+ | *In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, there are three variations of Pikachu. One has a headband similar to Brendan's hat, one has a hat similar to Ash's hat and another has goggles. |
*Pikachu has appeared on more merchandise than any other Pokémon, including the limited edition N64, Game Boy Color, DS and 3DS consoles. |
*Pikachu has appeared on more merchandise than any other Pokémon, including the limited edition N64, Game Boy Color, DS and 3DS consoles. |
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*In the 2011 Guinness World Records Book: Gamers Edition, Pikachu placed 20th in the "Top 50 VideoGame Characters of All Time." |
*In the 2011 Guinness World Records Book: Gamers Edition, Pikachu placed 20th in the "Top 50 VideoGame Characters of All Time." |
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*Pikachu is the Japanese mascot for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. |
*Pikachu is the Japanese mascot for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. |
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+ | *It is the first Pokémon in Pokédex order to have a baby form. |
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+ | *Pikachu and Meowth have inverse Pokédex numbers, 25 and 52. Coincidently, they are based on a cat and a mouse. |
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+ | *Having a Pikachu hold a [[Light Ball]] will double its Special Attack and {{tt|Attack|Pre- Gen IV, only the Special Attack stat was doubled.}} stats. |
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===Etymology=== |
===Etymology=== |
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*The name "Pikachu" is a ''portmanteau'' of the Japanese words "pikapika", an onomatopoeia for electric sparkling, and "chū", which is the Japanese onomatopoeia for a mouse's squeak. It may also be based on the [http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Ochotona_curzoniae.html pika], a mouse-like animal more closely related to rabbits, but it's behavior (or more noticeably it's eating habits) resemble that of hamsters. |
*The name "Pikachu" is a ''portmanteau'' of the Japanese words "pikapika", an onomatopoeia for electric sparkling, and "chū", which is the Japanese onomatopoeia for a mouse's squeak. It may also be based on the [http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Ochotona_curzoniae.html pika], a mouse-like animal more closely related to rabbits, but it's behavior (or more noticeably it's eating habits) resemble that of hamsters. |
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==Gallery== |
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Pikachu (ピカチュウ Pikachu) is an Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I. Pikachu is famous for being the most well-known and recognizable Pokémon. Over the years, Pikachu has become so popular that it serves as the Pokémon franchise mascot. It is the Version Mascot for the game Pokémon Yellow. It is also well known from the anime, where Ash Ketchum, the protagonist, owns a Pikachu. It evolves from Pichu when leveled up with high friendship and evolves into Raichu when exposed to a Thunder Stone.
Biology
Physiology
Pikachu is a small, chubby, and incredibly cute mouse-like Pokémon which is covered almost completely by yellow fur. It has long yellow ears that are tipped with black. A Pikachu's back has two brown stripes, and its large tail is notable for being shaped like a lightning bolt. On its cheeks are two circle-shaped red pouches used for storing electricity. They turn yellow and spark with electricity when its about to use an Electric attack such as Thunderbolt. It has also been known to generate small surges of electrical energy in anger or for protection. .
A female Pikachu looks almost exactly the same as a male, with the exception of her tail. A female Pikachu's tail is rounded at the end and has an inward dent, giving it the appearance of a heart. However, in earlier anime episodes and in the games prior to Generation IV, female and male Pikachus look identical.
When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity can cause lightening storms.
Behavior
Pikachu are usually friendly creatures that love to cuddle. They love having their tails rubbed, especially at the base. However if threatened or angered this Pokémon can be quite aggressive. If someone pulls it's tail it will try to bite.
Special Abilities
Pikachu's special ability is Static, which can cause paralysis in battle if hit by a physical move. In Pokémon Black and White's Dream World, the Trainer receives a Pikachu with the Lightningrod ability.
Pikachu are capable of learning Volt Tackle, a powerful Electric-type physical move exclusive to the Pikachu family of Pokémon.
Evolution
Pikachu evolves into a Raichu by using a Thunder Stone. It evolves from Pichu when its happiness is maxed with the trainer in game.
Game Info
Pikachu is the main character in the game PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure.
Game Locations
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Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity |
Red and Blue | Viridian Forest, Power Plant | Uncommon |
Yellow | Starter Pokémon, Trade | One |
Gold and Silver | Route 2 | Common |
Crystal | Route 2 | Rare |
Ruby and Sapphire | Safari Zone | Rare |
FireRed and LeafGreen | Viridian Forest (uncommon if chosen Charmander), Power Plant | Rare |
Emerald | Safari Zone | Rare |
Diamond and Pearl | Trophy Garden | Common |
Platinum | Trophy Garden | Common |
HeartGold and SoulSilver | Route 2, Viridian Forest | Common |
Black and White | Poké Transfer, Dream World | None |
X and Y | Santalune Forest, Route 3 | Rare |
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire | Safari Zone or by winning your first Contest | Uncommon/One |
Pokédex entries
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Learnset
Leveling
LevelingGeneration V | |||||||||
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Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | |||
1 | Growl | – | 100% | 40 | Normal | Status | |||
1 | ThunderShock | 40 | 100% | 30 | Electric | Special | |||
5 | Tail Whip | – | 100% | 30 | Normal | Status | |||
10 | Thunder Wave | – | 100% | 20 | Electric | Status | |||
13 | Quick Attack | 40 | 100% | 30 | Normal | Physical | |||
18 | Electro Ball | – | 100% | 10 | Electric | Special | |||
21 | Double Team | – | –% | 20 | Normal | Status | |||
26 | Slam | 80 | 75% | 20 | Normal | Physical | |||
29 | Thunderbolt | 95 | 100% | 15 | Electric | Special | |||
34 | Feint | 30 | 100% | 10 | Normal | Physical | |||
37 | Agility | – | –% | 30 | Psychic | Status | |||
42 | Discharge | 80 | 100% | 15 | Electric | Special | |||
45 | Light Screen | – | –% | 30 | Psychic | Status | |||
46 | Agility | – | –% | 30 | Psychic | Status | |||
50 | Thunder | 120 | 70% | 10 | Electric | Special | |||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
LevelingGeneration IV | |||||||||
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Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | Contest Cat. | Appeal | |
1 | ThunderShock | 40 | 100% | 30 | Electric | Special | 3 ♥ | ||
1 | Growl | — | 100% | 40 | Normal | Status | 2 ♥ | ||
5 | Tail Whip | — | 100% | 30 | Normal | Status | 2 ♥ | ||
10 | Thunder Wave | — | 100% | 20 | Electric | Status | 2 ♥ | ||
13 | Quick Attack | 40 | 100% | 30 | Normal | Physical | 2 ♥ | ||
18 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | Normal | Status | 2 ♥ | ||
21 | Slam | 80 | 75% | 20 | Normal | Physical | 3 ♥ | ||
26 | Thunderbolt | 95 | 100% | 15 | Electric | Special | 2 ♥ | ||
29 | Feint | 50 | 100% | 10 | Normal | Physical | 0 ♥ | ||
34 | Agility | — | —% | 30 | Psychic | Status | 2 ♥ | ||
37 | Discharge | 80 | 100% | 15 | Electric | Special | 2 ♥ | ||
42 | Light Screen | — | —% | 30 | Psychic | Status | 2 ♥ | ||
45 | Thunder | 120 | 70% | 10 | Electric | Special | 2 ♥ | ||
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LevelingGeneration III | |||||||||
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Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Contest Cat. | Appeal | Jam | |
1 | ThunderShock | 40 | 100% | 30 | Electric | 4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | ||
1 | Growl | — | 100% | 40 | Normal | 2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | ||
6 | Tail Whip | — | 100% | 30 | Normal | 2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | ||
8 | Thunder Wave | — | 100% | 20 | Electric | 2 ♥ | 1 ♥ | ||
11 | Quick Attack | 40 | 100% | 30 | Normal | 3 ♥ | 0 ♥ | ||
15 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | Normal | 2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | ||
20 | Slam | 80 | 75% | 20 | Normal | 2 ♥ | 1 ♥ | ||
26 | Thunderbolt | 95 | 100% | 15 | Electric | 4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | ||
33 | Agility | — | —% | 30 | Psychic | 3 ♥ | 0 ♥ | ||
41 | Thunder | 120 | 70% | 10 | Electric | 2 ♥ | 2 ♥ | ||
50 | Light Screen | — | —% | 30 | Psychic | 1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | ||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
LevelingGeneration II | |||||||||
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Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | ||||
1 | ThunderShock | 40 | 100% | 30 | Electric | ||||
1 | Growl | — | 100% | 40 | Normal | ||||
6 | Tail Whip | — | 100% | 30 | Normal | ||||
8 | Thunder Wave | — | 100% | 20 | Electric | ||||
11 | Quick Attack | 40 | 100% | 30 | Normal | ||||
15 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | Normal | ||||
20 | Slam | 80 | 75% | 20 | Normal | ||||
26 | Thunderbolt | 95 | 100% | 15 | Electric | ||||
33 | Agility | — | —% | 30 | Psychic | ||||
41 | Thunder | 120 | 70% | 10 | Electric | ||||
50 | Light Screen | — | —% | 30 | Psychic | ||||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
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LevelingGeneration I | |||||||||
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Sprites
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Side Game Data
No. | Pokémon | Group | Field Move | Poké Assist |
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R-002 | Pikachu | Electric | Recharge 3 | Recharge |
Capture Points[Notes 1] | 645 | On Sight[Notes 2] | No reaction. | |
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Super Smash Bros.
Pikachu has also appeared in all four Super Smash Bros. Series games. Pikachu is a very agile and mobile playable character. In Super Smash Bros., Pikachu was considered the strongest playable character. In Super Smash Bros. Melee, Pikachu's Skull Bash move was introduced, and its Quick Attack ability was upgraded so that it did a small amount of damage to opponents. Pikachu has also once again appeared in Super Smash Bros. Brawl as a playable character, with its exclusive attack Volt Tackle as its Final Smash. If you look at the hat Pikachu and you look at the shiny above and the hat, you would notice it's the Shiny Pikachu with Red's Japanese hat.
Each of Pikachu's alternate forms in Brawl and SSB4 can be seen as a tribute to different Pokémon games; The blue goggles come from Pokémon Colosseum and the red hat comes from the Kanto region games while the green headband comes from Pokémon Emerald. In the fourth title, one alternate form is that of Calem.
Along with Mario, Link, and Kirby, Pikachu is a mascot for the Super Smash Bros. series.
Appearances
Anime
Pikachu is considered as the main Pokémon in anime as it is starter of Ash Ketchum. Ash Ketchum received Pikachu in Pokémon - I Choose You! and Ritchie owned a Pikachu named Sparky.
- Puka (Surfing Pikachu in the anime)
- Pikachutwo (a clone)
- Mirror Ash's Pikachu
- Ayumi's Pikachu
- Pokémon League entrance exam instructor's Pikachu
- Nurse Joy's Pikachu
- Uschi's Pikachu
- Travis' Pikachu
- Aura Guardian's Pikachu
Manga
In the Pokémon Adventures Manga, Red owns a Pikachu named "Pika" and Yellow also owns a Pikachu named "Chuchu".
See also
Known Trainers with a Pikachu
- Ash Ketchum
- Ritchie
- Victor
- Red (Adventures) (has a Pikachu named Pika)
- Yellow (Adventures) (has a Pikachu that's called Chuchu and temporarily owned Pika)
- Volkner (as a child in the anime)
- Lt. Surge
Trivia
- Pikachu is the only starter in the canon RPG games that deviates from the usual Grass-, Fire-, and Water-typings.
- Pikachu is the only Pokémon to have appeared in every episode, special, and movie in the series in some shape or form.
- Though Pikachu isn't in the Unova Pokédex, an image of it can be found in a building in Castelia City before the National Pokédex is obtained, as well as on a billboard above the Castelia City Pokémon Center. There are also several Pikachu shaped hedges in Striaton City. Also, there is a giant Pikachu float next to the Nimbasa City Gym. This implies that many people in Unova know about Pikachu, despite not seeing one for themselves.
- In the game Pokémon Battle Revolution, Pikachu can use the HMs Surf and Fly.
- In Pokémon X and Y, Ikue Ōtani provides the voice of Pikachu in the place of a cry.
- In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, there are three variations of Pikachu. One has a headband similar to Brendan's hat, one has a hat similar to Ash's hat and another has goggles.
- Pikachu has appeared on more merchandise than any other Pokémon, including the limited edition N64, Game Boy Color, DS and 3DS consoles.
- In the 2011 Guinness World Records Book: Gamers Edition, Pikachu placed 20th in the "Top 50 VideoGame Characters of All Time."
- Pikachu is the Japanese mascot for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
- It is the first Pokémon in Pokédex order to have a baby form.
- Pikachu and Meowth have inverse Pokédex numbers, 25 and 52. Coincidently, they are based on a cat and a mouse.
- Having a Pikachu hold a Light Ball will double its Special Attack and Attack stats.
- Though not the first Pokémon created, Pikachu was the first Electric-type Pokémon created, conceived after the type was suggested to Sugimori and designed around the concept of electricity and the common symbol for lightning.
Etymology
- The name "Pikachu" is a portmanteau of the Japanese words "pikapika", an onomatopoeia for electric sparkling, and "chū", which is the Japanese onomatopoeia for a mouse's squeak. It may also be based on the pika, a mouse-like animal more closely related to rabbits, but it's behavior (or more noticeably it's eating habits) resemble that of hamsters.
Gallery
See also
- Pokémon.com Pokédex
- Legendary Pokémon data
- The Pokémon Database
- Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
- Psypokes Psydex data
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